Oblate to Testify

Sylvia's Site
December 6, 2013

http://www.theinquiry.ca/wordpress/

No court today in the Father Eric Dejaeger sex abuse trial in Iqaluit, Nunavut. There was a possibility of something in the afternoon regarding having a video entered into evidence as testimony of a deceased victim/complainant who died of cancer. We arrived at the courtroom – nothing today.

Tomorrow Father Robert Lechat omi will testify. According to an Oblate directory Father Lechat, a 93-year-old French-born Oblate priest, served in Igloolik from 1972-1986, and was back for one year in 1988. Father Lechat served in Igloolik while Father Dejaeger was there. Most witnesses testifying to date recall Father Lechat as a priest who was at the Igloolik mission while Father Dejaeger was there.

My friend and I fly out tomorrow afternoon – will be able to catch the morning court session and then head for the airport when court recesses for lunch.

With no court, today turned into a day of sight-seeing and picture taking. We were squired around town and beyond. Such a breath-takingly beautiful part of this beautiful country. I took lots of pictures – will share a few after I get home.

Met wonderful people who have been so very gracious, hospitable and kind. It’s been a wonderful whirl which started last Friday evening . Silver linings. So very many silver linings.

I won’t even try to start recapping the testimony of three victims yesterday. I will be home tomorrow evening, and will spend the evening bringing my husband up to date. He is anxious to hear all my stories, and I can’t wait to tell him :)

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Glad to hear that Father Arsenault was finally charged. It took a year, but finally charges laid. I will update the page when I get home.

I commend all those who found the courage to go to police. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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The sentencing of Paul Leroux pending. I will update that page and post articles when I get home.

Enough for now,

Sylvia